The song of the day for Monday, September 14, 2026, is “Just Friends.”
About This Song
“Just Friends” was written in 1931 by John Klenner and Sam M. Lewis as a pop song, but has become a jazz standard for both singers and instrumentalists. It became a hit in 1932 when Russ Columbo recorded it with Leonard Joy’s orchestra. Notable recordings include those by Charlie Parker, Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Oscar Peterson, and many more.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded this version of “Just Friends” on October 15, 1964, with with Herbie Hancock (piano), Stan Getz (tenor sax), Ron Carter (bass) and Elvin Jones (drums).
“Just Friends,” as well as Rarities, Outtakes & Other Delights Vol 1, is available on Apple Music.
Here’s Russ Columbo‘s 1932 recording of “Just Friends.”
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